1997 Eagle Talon Base 2.0L from North America

Summary:

Faults:

The head gasket failed at around 142,000 miles. Replaced it myself with a couple friends, and rebuilt the block with high performance, forged internals to increase the compression ratio.

General Comments:

Much like the non turbo Mitsubishi Eclipse models, the non turbo Talon cars are a great entry level sports car. In stock form, they can be highly reliable and economical. There is a growing aftermarket for these cars, and they can be made to be extremely powerful and quick for a vehicle with basically a Dodge Neon engine in them.

If you are considering a NA Talon or Eclipse, you should know that there are resources available for owners such as www.2gnt.com, where other owners exchange information about modifications, maintenance and repairs. A very worthwhile car with few faults that I can think of. I have been very satisfied with the car for more than 8 years now.

3rd Jan 2009, 00:28

I disagree with the above commenter to no end. The Yugo is in no way on the same level as the Talon, which, being a close relative of the Mitsubishi Eclipse, is a far better car. There is a long, long list of cars that are better than the Yugo, my friend, and the Eagle Talon is one of them.

28th Sep 2004, 06:58

Your so called Mitsubishi engine in your car is actually a 4g63 (2.0 DOHC Non Turbo) made by Chrysler. It is similar to what was used in the Dodge and Plymouth Neon. The Car itself is more Mitsubishi than that engine is, and was assembled in Illinois along with the Mitsubishi Eclipse, Dodge Stratus coupe, and Plymouth Avenger.